Twitter user @aliladiere explained to Goal how the idea came about after seeing a photo of the dogs on Sanchez’s Instagram account.

"It was a tweet I thought of as I was looking at Alexis' Instagram. It's just a bit of fun - then I get people agreeing with me and sending in photos!"

"The real credit goes to the Arsenal fans for sharing it and to the REDAction fan group. They're making it a reality, so let's hope he likes it”

"I hope Alexis sees what he means to the club and our fans. We can have different opinions on many things but every Arsenal fan wants Alexis to stay”

Sanchez has previously starred alongside his dogs for a Chilean dog food advert and Gunners fan group REDAction have revealed that plans are in place for two banners to makes their debut when Arsenal play Burnley on January 22.